Hollinwood Medical Practice: appointments, opening hours, AccuRx, prescriptions and patient routes
Hollinwood Medical Practice is an NHS GP surgery at 1 Clive Street, Hollinwood, Oldham OL8 3TR. Use this page as a practical route map for urgent appointments, NHS App booking, AccuRx non-urgent requests, repeat prescriptions, registration, fit notes, test results, accessibility, CQC rating and out-of-hours help.
Use this number for: urgent same-day appointment assessment from 8am, blood-test bookings, clinic bookings, home-visit requests before 10:30am, phone appointment requests before 10:30am, prescription questions, access needs and appointment changes.
Hollinwood Medical Practice
1 Clive Street
Hollinwood
Oldham
OL8 3TR
Email: gmicb-old.hollinwood@nhs.net
Use “1 Clive Street, Hollinwood, Oldham OL8 3TR” in maps. Do not search only “Hollinwood GP” if someone else is driving, because local search results can show nearby services.
Open directionsStart here: what do you need from Hollinwood Medical Practice?
This table is the practical core of the page: one patient need, one next step, one official action.
| I need… | Do this now | Clickable action |
|---|---|---|
| Life-threatening help | Call 999. Do not use AccuRx, NHS App or wait for reception. | Call 999 |
| Urgent same-day appointment | Call the surgery from 8am. Same-day appointments cannot be booked in person at reception. | Call 0161 357 2070 |
| Routine GP appointment | Book up to 2 weeks in advance online through NHS App, where slots are available. | Open NHS App |
| Other clinician appointment | Book up to 6 weeks in advance. Blood tests, asthma, diabetes and counselling clinics are booked by phone. | Call surgery |
| Non-urgent query | Use AccuRx for non-urgent medical queries, repeat medication queries, test results and ongoing medical problems. | Open AccuRx |
| Repeat prescription | Use NHS account/NHS App or AccuRx. Do not request repeats by phone. | Prescription rules |
| Home visit | Call before 10:30am. The practice triages requests and arranges visits where appropriate. | Call before 10:30am |
| Out-of-hours urgent care | Use NHS 111 for urgent non-emergency advice, or Extended Access for urgent evening/weekend/bank holiday appointments. | NHS 111 online |
Search-intent map: what “Hollinwood Medical Practice” searchers usually want
Most visitors want a quick task completed. This section turns common searches into clear patient actions.
| Search phrase | User need | Practical answer |
|---|---|---|
| hollinwood medical practice | Official phone, address, opening hours and map. | 1 Clive Street, Hollinwood, Oldham OL8 3TR; phone 0161 357 2070. |
| Hollinwood Medical Practice appointments | Know urgent vs routine route. | Urgent today: call from 8am. Routine GP: NHS App up to 2 weeks. Non-urgent query: AccuRx. |
| Hollinwood Medical Practice opening times | Know when to phone or visit. | Mon/Tue/Thu/Fri 8am–6:30pm; Wednesday 7am–6:30pm; weekends closed. |
| Hollinwood prescriptions | Order repeat medicine correctly. | NHS account/NHS App or AccuRx. No phone repeat requests. Pharmacy collection usually 3–5 working days. |
| Hollinwood new patients | Register and prepare documents. | Register online or collect paper forms. Book new patient check and bring urine sample, medication list and child red book if under 5. |
| Hollinwood CQC rating | Check official rating. | CQC lists Overall Outstanding, with Good for Safe/Effective and Outstanding for Caring/Responsive/Well-led. |
| Hollinwood accessibility | Plan disabled access. | Working elevator, hearing loops, wheelchairs and disabled parking to the front and rear are listed. |
Decision route: phone, NHS App, AccuRx, pharmacist, Extended Access, 111 or 999?
Use this before filling a form, calling repeatedly or travelling to reception.
Call 999 now
Chest pain, stroke signs, severe breathing difficulty, collapse, severe bleeding, severe burns, seizure not stopping, severe allergic reaction, overdose, serious injury or someone not responding.
Urgent same-day illness
Call 0161 357 2070 from 8am. The official appointment page says same-day appointments cannot be booked in person at reception.
Routine GP appointment
Use the NHS App to book GP appointments up to 2 weeks in advance, where slots are available.
Non-urgent query
Use AccuRx for test results, repeat medication queries and ongoing medical problems.
Medicine question
Ask a local pharmacist for minor illness and medicine advice. Phone the surgery if the question is specifically about your GP prescription.
Evening/weekend urgent appointment
Call Extended Access Monday to Friday, 8am–5pm on 0161 271 3180 for urgent evening, weekend and bank holiday appointments.
Opening times and best time to contact
Hollinwood Medical Practice has one important difference from many GP surgeries: it opens at 7am on Wednesday.
| Day / route | Official detail | Patient tip |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 8am–6:30pm | Call from 8am if urgent same-day help is needed. |
| Tuesday | 8am–6:30pm | Use AccuRx for non-urgent queries instead of waiting on phone. |
| Wednesday | 7am–6:30pm | Earlier opening may help for planned contact, but urgent appointment rules still matter. |
| Thursday | 8am–6:30pm | Good day for routine prescription/query follow-up. |
| Friday | 8am–6:30pm | Do not leave prescription ordering or urgent admin until late Friday. |
| Saturday/Sunday | Closed | Use NHS 111 if urgent but not life-threatening; 999 for emergency. |
| Extended Access | Call 0161 271 3180 Monday–Friday, 8am–5pm. | For urgent evening, weekend and bank holiday appointments. |
Appointments: urgent, routine, under-5s, phone appointments and home visits
The appointment page gives several different routes. Use the correct one so reception can triage safely and avoid wasted travel.
Call 0161 357 2070 from 8am. The practice will assess you for an urgent same-day appointment.
The official page says same-day appointments cannot be booked in person at reception.
Use the NHS App. GP appointments are available up to two weeks ahead online when available.
Other clinician appointments can be booked up to six weeks ahead. Blood tests, asthma, diabetes and counselling clinics should be booked by phone.
The practice says under-5s needing same-day appointment will be offered face-to-face or telephone consultation with a prescribing clinician on the same working day.
Call before 10:30am. The practice triages requests and books phone appointments or home visits based on urgency and appropriateness.
Tell the practice if you prefer a particular doctor/nurse, need interpreter, want phone/face-to-face/video/text/email, or have access/communication needs.
Hello, my name is [name]. Date of birth: [date]. I am registered at Hollinwood Medical Practice. I need help with [one clear problem]. It started [when]. It is [getting worse / not improving / affecting work, school or sleep]. I have tried [medicine or self-care]. Is this best for urgent same-day appointment, NHS App routine booking, AccuRx, pharmacist, Extended Access, NHS 111 or 999?
AccuRx online consultation: what to use it for
AccuRx is useful when the issue is not an emergency and does not require a same-day phone-first urgent route.
| Use AccuRx for | What to include | Use phone/111/999 instead when… |
|---|---|---|
| Non-urgent medical query | Main problem, start date, change over time, medicines tried and what outcome you need. | Symptoms are severe, rapidly worsening or cannot wait. |
| Test-result question | Test type, test date, who requested it and what you need clarified. | You were told to seek urgent help or symptoms have changed. |
| Repeat medication query | Medicine name, dose, pharmacy, remaining supply and the exact issue. | You are about to run out of important medicine today. |
| Ongoing medical problem | Previous appointment date if known, what was agreed, what has improved/worsened. | New red-flag symptoms appear. |
| Doctor’s letter / admin request | Document type, deadline, recipient, exact dates and why it is needed. | It is a formal complaint or urgent medical issue. |
Repeat prescriptions: NHS App, AccuRx, no phone requests and 3–5 working days
The official prescriptions page says NHS account/NHS App and AccuRx are the easiest ways to order repeat prescriptions. It also says the surgery does not take repeat prescription requests over the phone.
| Prescription task | Exact action | Clickable route |
|---|---|---|
| Order repeats online | Use NHS account/NHS App or AccuRx. These show repeat medicine and dosage so you can choose what you need. | Use NHS App |
| Use AccuRx | Use the practice online service for repeat medication queries or requests where suitable. | Open AccuRx |
| Use paper form | Fill in repeat prescription request form and bring paper form to surgery during opening hours. | Read prescription route |
| Do not phone for repeats | The practice says it does not take repeat prescription requests over the phone. | Call only for prescription questions |
| Pharmacy collection | Usually collect from your nominated pharmacy 3–5 working days after ordering. | Find pharmacy |
| Change nominated pharmacy | Change it on NHS App or using the practice online form. | NHS App |
| Medicine question | Ask local pharmacist first. If you need the GP surgery about prescription, phone 0161 357 2070. | Call surgery |
| Old medicines | Take old medicine to pharmacy or surgery. Do not put it in household bin or flush it down toilet. | NHS medicine advice |
Test results: use AccuRx or online services, but know who ordered the test
The contact page says AccuRx can be used to ask for test results, and the online services area says patients can access test results and view their medical record.
| Question | Plain-English answer | Best action |
|---|---|---|
| Can I ask online? | Yes. The practice contact page says AccuRx can be used to ask for test results. | Open AccuRx |
| Can I view results online? | The practice online-services area lists access to test results and medical record. | Use NHS App |
| Hospital requested the test? | The hospital or clinic that ordered it is normally best placed to explain it. | Contact the hospital/clinic first if they ordered the test. |
| Need clarification? | Give test type, date, who requested it and what you need clarified. | Use AccuRx or phone surgery. |
| Symptoms changed? | Do not wait only for a result if you are getting worse. | Phone surgery, NHS 111 or 999 depending on urgency. |
Sick notes, fit notes, letters and private fees
The official fit-note page separates the first 7 days from longer sickness. It also warns that some non-NHS letters, reports and travel vaccines may be chargeable.
| Situation | What to do | Avoid this mistake |
|---|---|---|
| Off sick 7 days or less | Use self-certification. Employer should not ask for GP medical evidence for the first 7 days. | Do not use urgent appointment just for first-week admin. |
| Off sick more than 7 days | Request through NHS App/AccuRx route, or phone/visit surgery from 10am to 6pm. | Give exact dates and reason, not just “need note.” |
| Not registered with surgery | Use your own GP. Hollinwood can only issue doctor certificates for registered patients. | Do not submit if you are not registered there. |
| Private letter/report | Ask cost before work starts. Practice says verbal consent is obtained before chargeable work. | Do not assume NHS pays for holiday, insurance or private letters. |
| Payment | Practice says cash only for private fees. | Bring the correct payment method if charge confirmed. |
Register with Hollinwood Medical Practice
NHS currently shows Hollinwood Medical Practice as accepting new patients. The official registration page gives a practical checklist for new patients.
The official page says you can register online or collect paper forms from reception.
The page says it helps to find your NHS number before beginning registration.
Visit reception to book a New Patient Check Appointment after registration.
Bring a urine sample, list of current medications, and for a child under 5, the Red Immunisation Book.
The page asks for one personal ID and one proof of address. It also says if you do not have documents, the surgery should still be able to register you if you live within the boundary.
Parents, carers or family members may request proxy access by completing a form at reception if both people are registered.
Clinics, focused care and long-term condition reviews
The clinics page explains that reception will guide patients to the right appointment type, and long-term conditions may need annual review or check-ups between reviews.
| Need | Likely route | What to prepare |
|---|---|---|
| Asthma/COPD-type review | Practice nurse / lead asthma nurse route. | Bring inhalers, spacer and symptoms/exacerbation history. |
| Diabetes review | Nurse/HCA/diabetes care coordinator support. | Bring readings, medicine list and check whether bloods are needed first. |
| Mental health difficulty | Speak to practice team; mental health practitioner/counsellor may support where appropriate. | Say what changed, risk level, sleep/appetite/work impact and support already tried. |
| Social or life problems affecting health | Focused Care Practitioner. | Housing, money, isolation, employment, family, addiction or community-support details. |
| Smoking support | Positive Steps / NHS quit smoking support. | Practice page lists Positive Steps phone 0161 621 9400. |
| Weight management | Ask reception about Leanne as listed on the clinics page. | Ask what programme/support is currently available. |
Travel health: fill the form, then call for nurse appointment
The travel page says some travel vaccinations are free on the NHS and others are paid. Nurses can help you understand what you need.
| Travel task | What the practice asks | Patient tip |
|---|---|---|
| Before appointment | Fill the travel form, then ring the practice to book travel advice appointment with a nurse. | Do this early, not a few days before travel. |
| Travel dates | Give travel dates as specifically as possible. | Include departure and return dates. |
| Countries and areas | List countries and type of area: urban, rural or high altitude. | Include stopovers and rural/adventure plans. |
| Previous vaccines | List vaccinations and dates where possible. | Check old vaccine records before submitting. |
| Allergies/reactions | Declare allergies and any serious vaccine reaction. | Include vaccine name, date and reaction type. |
Doctors, nurses, focused care, pharmacist and practice team
The team page lists doctors, nurses, administration, focused care, mental health, counselling, pharmacy and leadership roles. Use it as a routing guide, not a guarantee of who is available on the day.
| Team area | Official examples | Best for patients |
|---|---|---|
| Doctors | Dr Ian Scott, Dr Joanne Doran, Dr Simon Walton, Dr Daniel Doherty, Dr Katie Lawton, Dr Tom Parkes, Dr John Patterson, Dr Tarig Omer, Dr Catherine Moon and Dr Dianne Carlos are listed. | GP assessment, diagnosis, ongoing problems, referrals and complex decisions. |
| Nursing team | Debbie Longley, Kirsty Howarth, Tomas Knowlson, Emma Swales, Leanne Cooper and Corina Dragomirescu are listed. | Long-term condition reviews, asthma, diabetes, child/paediatric support, HCA checks and nursing procedures. |
| Health and focused care | Focused Care Practitioners, First Contact Practitioner, Mental Health Practitioner, Counsellor and Pharmacist are listed. | Social needs, MSK issues, mental health, counselling and medication questions. |
| Administration | Reception/admin staff, medical secretary, cancer care coordinator, meds management care coordinator and diabetes care coordinator are listed. | Routing, forms, referrals, medicine admin and review coordination. |
| Training practice | The practice trains medical students and trainee GPs, supervised by practice staff. | You may meet supervised trainee staff as part of NHS care. |
Accessibility, parking and visit planning
The official contact page says the surgery has a working elevator, hearing aid loops, wheelchairs available and disabled parking to the front and rear.
Disabled parking
Disabled parking is listed to the front and rear. Send the exact Clive Street address to a driver or carer.
Lift/elevator
A working elevator is listed. Call ahead if lift access is essential for your appointment.
Hearing support
Hearing aid loops are listed. Tell reception if you need hearing support or written instructions.
Wheelchair support
Wheelchairs are listed as available. Ask before travelling if you need one ready at arrival.
I have an appointment/request at Hollinwood Medical Practice and need help with [disabled parking / wheelchair / elevator / hearing loop / interpreter / communication support / carer support]. Can this be added to my appointment notes before I attend?
CQC rating: Overall Outstanding
CQC lists Hollinwood Medical Practice at 1 Clive Street, Oldham OL8 3TR, provided and run by Hope Citadel Healthcare Community Interest Company, with an Overall Outstanding rating.
| CQC item | Official detail | How to read it |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | Outstanding. | Useful quality history, not live appointment availability. |
| Inspection summary updated | 24 May 2018. | Not a new 2026 inspection. |
| Key questions | Safe Good, Effective Good, Caring Outstanding, Responsive Outstanding, Well-led Outstanding. | Strong rating profile with two Good and three Outstanding domains. |
| Population groups | Older people, long-term conditions, families/children/young people, working-age people, vulnerable circumstances and poor mental health groups are listed Outstanding. | Shows CQC’s historical quality view across patient groups. |
| Provider model | CQC describes Hope Citadel Healthcare CIC as a not-for-profit community interest company offering “whole person healthcare.” | Matches the practice’s focus on social, emotional and community factors. |
| Patient list at inspection | CQC background says approximately 3,982 registered patients at the time. | Historical inspection context only. |
Map, directions and Hollinwood visit checklist
Address: Hollinwood Medical Practice, 1 Clive Street, Hollinwood, Oldham, OL8 3TR.
Before travelling
Check appointment time, clinician type, whether appointment is phone/face-to-face/video/text/email, and whether you need medicine boxes, samples, hospital letters, glasses or hearing aids.
Send to a driver/carer
Hollinwood Medical Practice, 1 Clive Street, Hollinwood, Oldham, OL8 3TR. Phone 0161 357 2070.
Do not travel just to book same-day appointment
The official page says same-day appointments cannot be booked in person at reception. Phone from 8am for urgent same-day assessment.
If you need access help
Call ahead for disabled parking, wheelchair, elevator, hearing loop or communication support.
When Hollinwood Medical Practice is closed
The out-of-hours page says Greater Manchester Integrated Care Board commissions out-of-hours services. Use 999 in an emergency and NHS 111 for urgent non-emergency advice 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
| Problem | Use this | Examples |
|---|---|---|
| Life-threatening emergency | Call 999 | Chest pain, stroke signs, severe breathing difficulty, collapse, severe bleeding, not responding. |
| Urgent but not life-threatening | NHS 111 online or 111 | Problem cannot wait until surgery opens but is not a 999 emergency. |
| Urgent evening/weekend/bank holiday appointment | Call Extended Access Mon–Fri 8am–5pm on 0161 271 3180. | Use for urgent out-of-hours appointment access where appropriate. |
| Medicine problem | Pharmacy or NHS 111. | Emergency supply, side effects, minor medicine advice. |
| Routine repeat/admin | Use NHS App, AccuRx or practice route when open. | Repeat prescription, fit note, letters, routine results, admin requests. |
Official action links used
Use these after reading the task route above. This guide explains what each link is for so patients do not land on the wrong page.
Official Hollinwood Medical Practice website · Contact, address, opening times and access · Appointments · AccuRx online consultation · Prescriptions · Registration · Sick notes, letters and fees · Clinics · Travel health · Practice team · Who we are · Out of hours · NHS profile · CQC profile